Gilbert's syndrome is caused by an inherited gene mutation. You're born with Gilbert's syndrome, though it often goes undiscovered for many years. Gilbert's syndrome is often discovered by accident, such as when you have a blood test that shows elevated bilirubin levels.

Gilbert's syndrome is also known as constitutional hepatic dysfunction and familial nonhemolytic jaundice.

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